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For the pulmonary angio codes, if the RHC is done in the cath lab but the pulmonary angiogram is done in IR which codes would be used where?
What does 76881 require for examination?
What code do we report for the placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube into the kidney for drainage?
In many instances, physicians are ordering a CT to rule out a pulmonary embolism. Shouldn’t these be performed as CTA exams if they are checking the vessels?
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Covering diagnostic imaging and interventional abdominal/visceral procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for a full range of services, including visceral component coding, aortic endograft procedures, with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, and how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed.
Covering venous imaging and interventional procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed and examples explaining which codes are appropriate in different scenarios.
Covering imaging and interventional procedures performed in the upper extremities, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for angiography, angioplasty, atherectomy, embolization, infusion therapy, and intravascular stenting (for both arterial and venous procedures) with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, and how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed.
Covering a full range of genitourinary procedures, join us for this in-depth session as we break down diagnostic and therapeutic procedures – detailing the procedures and the CPT® codes that go with them while offering in-depth insights, guidance, and instruction so you can come away with confidence when coding for these complex, and often error prone, services.
Covering a full range of biliary and gastrointestinal procedures, join us for this in-depth session as we break down diagnostic and therapeutic services–detailing the procedures and the CPT® codes that go with them while offering in-depth insights, guidance, and instruction so you can come away confident when coding for these complex, and often error-prone, services.
Covering imaging and interventional procedures performed in the head and neck, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for angiography, embolization, angioplasty, thrombectomy, thrombolytic infusion therapy and intravascular stenting (for both arterial and venous procedures) with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, and how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed.
Covering the imaging and interventional procedures performed in the lower extremities, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for angiography, angioplasty, atherectomy, lithotripsy, infusion therapy and intravascular stenting (for both arterial and venous procedures) with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, and how those code choices change based on how the procedure is performed. It will also include and explanation of the 4 new 2023 C codes created by CMS for ASCs along with who should and should not report them.
Covering diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures performed in the dialysis circuit, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use through discussion of common questions and common coding errors, detailed explanations, tips, guidelines, and case examples. We will cover the new 2023 Category I codes and deletion of 2 G codes. In addition, we will discuss the 4 new C codes created for ASCs.
Covering nonvascular catheter-based drainage procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for thoracentesis, paracentesis, fluid-collections, indwelling catheters, needle-based procedures and sclerosing with guidance on when each code option is appropriate to use, what’s bundled and what’s inclusive and when multiple codes may be reported.
From IR coding fundamentals to complex scenarios and the dos and don’ts of bundled, hybrid-bundled and component coding, these webcasts will walk you through diagnostic and therapeutic procedures covering a full range of body systems–vascular and nonvascular.
Covering basic terminology, guidance, and vascular anatomy, this webcast walks through modifiers, CCI fundamentals, and bundled and component coding rules for diagnostic and therapeutic vascular IR services.
Covering pain management IR procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for a wide range of procedures including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, sacroplasty, epidural steroid injections and blood patches, facet joint injections, neurolytic destruction and more; with guidance on when each code option is appropriate to use, documentation requirements and common areas of noncompliance.
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